kkr Posted September 9, 2011 Share Posted September 9, 2011 Few players will be donning these cleats this weekend. I think as it stands they will be fined for doing so too. There are some gloves to go with it also. Bradshaw, Briggs and Hasselback i have heard will be wearing, im sure there will be plenty more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leviramsey Posted September 10, 2011 VT Supporter Share Posted September 10, 2011 NFL has said that players will not be fined for wearing those shoes. If I remember correctly, Chris Redman was fined for wearing black high tops as a tribute to Johnny Unitas P Manning would have been fined $25k, Redman was fined $5k Ravens QB Chris Redman did what Colts QB Peyton Manning wanted to do, but Redman's black high-top cleats won't cost him nearly as much as it would have Manning. Redman probably faces a first-time uniform violation of $5,000 for wearing black high-tops in Sunday's game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in salute to Johnny Unitas, who died of a heart attack last week. Manning was told by a club official -- after speaking with a league authority -- that he would face a fine of at least $25,000 if he defied the edict by wearing the black shoes. A league spokesman denied that a specific $25,000 fine was threatened, but conceded that the Colts were told that it would be a steeper fine than normal because Manning had been formally denied permission. In other words, don't ask. Redman privately approached a Ravens official with his desire to honor Unitas. Instead of seeking league approval, the quarterback was told to "just do it" without saying anything. Manning went the route of protocol by seeking permission from the NFL. Once it became public with a rejection, the lines were drawn. "That was the mistake -- if (Manning) just wears the shoes without any fanfare, this is a different deal," a league official said. Manning was willing to pay any amount of fine, sources said, but felt the public controversy was a dishonor to Unitas. The league's uniform policy stipulates that a team must declare itself a "black shoe" team or "white shoe" team prior to the season. Both the Colts and the Ravens chose white shoes. Had they selected black shoes, there would have been no violation. Both Redman and Manning had personal affection for Unitas. Redman, like Unitas, was a former Louisville quarterback and was counseled frequently by the former Colt great in recent years. Manning said Unitas was an influence on his father Archie, a onetime NFL great. Manning also was the winner of the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award as the nation's top collegiate quarterback in 1998. At the ceremonies, Manning presented Unitas with a pair of his Tennessee black high-tops (size 14). No Fun League, indeed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leviramsey Posted September 10, 2011 VT Supporter Share Posted September 10, 2011 In the current issue of SI, Peter King says that, given that the Browns' only game against a team that had a winning record last year is the [Manning-less] Colts in week 2 and how tailor made the WCO is for Colt McCoy, he expects the Browns to be in the thick of and possibly atop the AFC North at Thanksgiving. I don't think it's unreasonable for the Browns to win 9 games this season... it probably won't be enough to make the playoffs or finish top half of the AFC North, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BerniesElbow Posted September 10, 2011 Share Posted September 10, 2011 The Browns have a tough last 6 weeks. They play the Pittjacks and Ratbirds twice each. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leviramsey Posted September 11, 2011 VT Supporter Share Posted September 11, 2011 The Browns have a tough last 6 weeks. They play the Pittjacks and Ratbirds twice each. Bengals @ Colts (sans Manning) Dolphins Titans BYE @ Raiders Seahawks @ 49ers @ Texans Rams Jaguars @ Bengals Hardest game on paper is probably Texans away... 8-3 is a fairly strong possibility (which would probably put the Browns in first place on December 1) Ravens @ Steelers @ Cardinals @ Ravens Steelers 1-4 finish, as I see it. 8-3 plus 1-4 is 9-7. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NibblyPig Posted September 15, 2011 Share Posted September 15, 2011 PACKERS - Saints RAVENS - Steelers BEARS - Falcons BROWNS - Bengals TEXANS - Colts JAGUARS - Titans CHIEFS - Bills RAMS - Eagles BUCCS - Lions CARDS - Panthers CHARGERS - Vikings 49ERS - Seahawks REDSKINS - Giants COWBOYS - Jets PATRIOTS - Dolphins BRONCOS - Raiders 10 out of 16. I'll take that for week 1. (Anything better than a coin flip is good for me.) Let's look at week 2 . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NibblyPig Posted September 15, 2011 Share Posted September 15, 2011 Nibs' predictions in uppercase (i.e., who you should put your money on in lowercase) BILLS - Raiders PACKERS - Panthers LIONS - Chiefs BROWNS - Colts VIKINGS - Bucs SAINTS - Bears JETS - Jaguars STEELERS - Seahawks RAVENS - Titans REDSKINS - Cards COWBOYS - 49ers BRONCOS - Bengals DOLPHINS - Texans PATRIOTS - Chargers EAGLES - Falcons RAMS - Giants Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kkr Posted September 19, 2011 Share Posted September 19, 2011 The most effective personnel group in the most effective formation right now in the NFL 11 Personnel (1 RB, 1 TE, 3 WR) 1. QB- Shotgun spread set (2 by 2) flex TE / 2 to left ... slot WR / X to right a. The width of the slot and the flex TE from the “T” makes the outside linebackers (or nickel DB) move out and away from blitz lane. If they creep back in, the QB easily reads blitz. 2. The guards (G) can take the inside linebackers if they blitz. If the OLB threatens blitz, the left tackle can “fan” block. a. Then the center, right guard and running back have the nose and 2 inside LBs. If the nickel also blitzes- the slot WR is “hot” and will get the ball RIGHT away. 3. If the X receiver is a true #1 WR like Randy Moss, teams will want to “roll” coverage to him with the corner and FS. That insures the nickel runs the slot and can’t blitz. 4. If the running back has receiving skills like Ray Rice (Balt), Joseph Addai (Indy), Reggie Bush (NO), the inside linebackers have little chance of covering him which forces zone calls which in turn opens up the slot receiver and flex TE 5. If the defense is fearful of the flex TE and slot as receivers (Dallas Clark, Pierre Garcon), they will try and stop the run with 5 in the box (3 D Line/2 ILBs) and the offense has enough blockers (5 linemen). 6. Motion by the slot receiver to the opposite side stresses the defense. Do they roll coverage to the new 3 receiver side and leave the “X” one on one with the potential RB coming out? (Marques Colston & Reggie Bush). The nickel DB has to chase the slot motion because the OLB can’t cover him. 7. IF the “Z” has speed (Bernard Berrian), he can take the “top off the defense” and threaten the “$”. That leaves lots of room for the flex TE to work up the field (Gates/Shancoe.) 8. The good teams in the NFL have built this package and will continue to move the ball and score. link Change the Slot WR for a regular TE and i agree with him, its why the PATs are tearing it up at the moment, their TE's are awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leviramsey Posted September 19, 2011 VT Supporter Share Posted September 19, 2011 11-4 so far Current (obviously, pre-MNF) power ratings... they're still taking preseason and part of the last postseason into account: 110: Lions 109: Eagles 108: Titans 107: Texans 106: Ravens 105: Patriots, Steelers, Redskins, Jets 103: Rams 102: Saints 101: Packers, Vikings, Cardinals, Bucs 100: Chargers 99: Dolphins, Bears 98: Browns 97: 49ers, Giants, Cowboys, Bills, Bengals, Broncos 96: Seahawks 95: Jaguars, Falcons 94: Panthers 93: Colts 92: Raiders 89: Chiefs (on a neutral field, the predicted difference in scores is, roughly, the difference in ratings) Right now, I'm seeing home advantage being worth about 5 points, so I'm predicting Rams by 1 tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leviramsey Posted September 19, 2011 VT Supporter Share Posted September 19, 2011 Kirwan is one sharp mofo. His radio show is a must-listen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leviramsey Posted September 19, 2011 VT Supporter Share Posted September 19, 2011 Potentially interesting trivia: Three of the past four times the Patriots have had the NFC East in the interconference rotation, they've gone to the Super Bowl: 2007 - Super Bowl 2003 - Super Bowl 1999 1996 - Super Bowl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kkr Posted September 20, 2011 Share Posted September 20, 2011 I will take a repeat of 2007 then! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NibblyPig Posted September 20, 2011 Share Posted September 20, 2011 Nibs' predictions in uppercase (i.e., who you should put your money on in lowercase) BILLS - Raiders PACKERS - Panthers LIONS - Chiefs BROWNS - Colts VIKINGS - Bucs SAINTS - Bears JETS - Jaguars STEELERS - Seahawks RAVENS - Titans REDSKINS - Cards COWBOYS - 49ers BRONCOS - Bengals DOLPHINS - Texans PATRIOTS - Chargers EAGLES - Falcons RAMS - Giants Started off well... ended a bit crap. I think too highly of Sam Bradford it seems. 11 from 16 this week. Running total = 21. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BennettVilla Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 Hi all Just started to get back into the nfl after a few years of i dont know what but just didnt have the time lol. Movin to san diego in october. What are the chances of picking up a ticket during the season? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dante_Lockhart Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 For the Chargers? Highly likely if you get in there by mid-week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BennettVilla Posted September 22, 2011 Share Posted September 22, 2011 Yeah the chargers I heard all games are like sell outs by the start of the season so i had no chance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leviramsey Posted September 24, 2011 VT Supporter Share Posted September 24, 2011 Bill Belichick as a roller-skating pirate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NibblyPig Posted September 25, 2011 Share Posted September 25, 2011 What Nibs thinks: PATS over Bills PANTHERS over Jaguars BENGALS over 49ers BROWNS over Dolphins LIONS over Vikings SAINTS over Texans EAGLES over Giants TITANS over Broncos RAIDERS over Jets CHARGERS over Chiefs RAMS over Ravens PACKERS over Bears SEAHAWKS over Cardinals BUCCS over Falcons STEELERS over Colts COWBOYS over Redskins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NibblyPig Posted September 29, 2011 Share Posted September 29, 2011 What Nibs thinks: PATS over Bills... BUGGER PANTHERS over Jaguars... YES BENGALS over 49ers... BUGGER BROWNS over Dolphins... YES LIONS over Vikings... YES SAINTS over Texans... YES EAGLES over Giants... BUGGER TITANS over Broncos... YES RAIDERS over Jets... YES CHARGERS over Chiefs... YES RAMS over Ravens... BUGGER PACKERS over Bears... YES SEAHAWKS over Cardinals... YES BUCCS over Falcons... YES STEELERS over Colts... YES COWBOYS over Redskins... YES 12 yeses and 4 buggers. I'm improving by one point every week (10, 11, 12, . . .) At this rate, I'll be getting 17 out of 16 by week eight. Stay tuned for more of what may become the NibblyPig prediction thread. (Does no-one else do predictions here?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kkr Posted September 30, 2011 Share Posted September 30, 2011 I'll join you this week dude. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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